When you think cucumbers, pickles or a low-calorie vehicle for dipping likely come to mind. While these can be tasty uses, they can be used for so much more. Cucumbers are the perfect salad topper, an ...

Cucumbers are refreshing, juicy members of the gourd family that are popular in summer dishes and salads around the world. Cucumbers thrive in warm temperatures, making them a common addition to ...

Cucumbers have been cultivated and enjoyed for thousands of years and remain a staple in many cuisines around the world today. You’ll find them used in everything from sandwiches, soups, wraps and ...

Cucumber is a nutritious fruit with a high water content. Eating cucumber may help lower blood sugar, prevent constipation, and support weight loss. To maximize cucumber’s health benefits, eat the ...

Cucumbers are often associated with relaxation and beauty. Some evidence suggests that applying cucumber directly to the eyes can help soothe puffiness and reduce dark circles under the eyes. A person ...

Lauren Ball receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council, Queensland Health and Mater Misericordia. She is a Director of Dietitians Australia, a Director of Food Standards ...

Despite what the name suggests, sea cucumbers are not vegetables. They’re a tube-shaped sea creature that has been an important part of Chinese cuisine for centuries. In fact, it has been referenced ...